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. 2014 May;20(5):O336-9.
doi: 10.1111/1469-0691.12408. Epub 2013 Nov 6.

Local control of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis dramatically impacts survival

P Vironneau  1 , R Kania, G Morizot, C Elie, D Garcia-Hermoso, P Herman, O Lortholary, F Lanternier; French Mycosis Study Group
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Local control of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis dramatically impacts survival

P Vironneau et al. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2014 May.
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Abstract

Surgery and antifungals are the reference standard for rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) treatment. The impact of local control on survival of 22 consecutive ROCM adults was studied on day 90: none vs. 75% died, respectively, with or without local control (p <0.0001). Hence, repeated surgical procedures are recommended to achieve local control of ROCM.

Keywords: Local control; mucormycosis; necrosis; sinusitis; surgery.

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